"We've probably had two or three too many so we've got to make sure that's right coming into the finals series and the last two games as well," Cameron said.

In better news for the sixth-placed Giants, midfielders Kelly and Matt de Boer are both expected to return on Sunday after missing five and seven matches respectively.

Himmelberg is also slated to play after being out for one game, though Finlayson and Hopper are both another week away.

Backs Aidan Corr and Matt Buntine are two players pushing for a recall but Cameron admitted time was running out for key forward Jon Patton, who hasn't played since last season following his third serious knee injury.

He said Patton could still play in the finals if he made a successful comeback in the NEAFL over the next fortnight or so.